Newtown Travel Guide
Wellington





Visit Newtown
Stay near popular Newtown attractions
Things to do

Wellington: Guided City Tour with Cable Car Ticket

Discover Wellington 3 hour City Tour

Wellington: Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa

Half Day Lord of the Rings Tour
Top hotels in Newtown

Sojourn Apartment Hotel - Riddiford

Rydges Wellington Airport

James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor
"Breakfast was pretty average if you went later in the morning food was barely warm"
Reviewed on 4 Oct 2026

Gilmer Apartment Hotel
"Great place to stay. Our room was as new; everything was spotless and well presented. Daily service available if required. Easily accessible parking and a lift to Lambton Quay nearby. Staff were great, with professional service and some good advice on places to see and a good map. Priced very well ..."
Reviewed on 4 Oct 2026

Adina CityLife Wellington
"Excellent location. Beds and pillows great. Bathrooms good. Spacious for 3 bed apt. Staff nice. Downsides very pricey for not having the room serviced over the day ( we were there 2 nights), having the pressure washer on the bedroom window's at 8.30 in the morning was loud and unexpected, the apartment ..."
Reviewed on 1 Oct 2026

Naumi Studio Wellington
"The location can not be beaten for central Wellington."
Reviewed on 4 Oct 2026
Where to stay in Newtown

Wellington CBD
If you're spending some time in Wellington CBD, Wellington Cable Car and New Zealand Portrait Gallery are top sights worth seeing.

Te Aro
Te Aro is known for its popular shops, and with sights like St James Theatre and Cuba Street Mall, you won't get bored spending a day wandering around this part of Wellington.

Petone
Seaside views, cafes and waterfront views are some highlights of Petone. Make a stop by Petone Foreshore or Petone Settlers Museum while you're exploring.

Wellington Waterfront
The abundant dining options and interesting museums are top of the list for many visitors to Wellington Waterfront. A stop by Te Papa or TSB Bank Arena might round out your trip.

Mount Cook
If you're spending some time in Mount Cook, Basin Reserve and Central Park are top sights worth seeing.
















